Chapter 6: Study Guide

A type of development in insects where they go through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult, without a pupal stage.

A type of development in insects where they go through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

A young form of an insect that resembles the adult but is smaller and not fully developed.

The environment can influence how animals behave, including their hunting habits and adaptations.

Traits or features that define an organism, such as color, size, and shape.

A flamingo's feathers turning pink due to the food it eats.

The process of shedding an outer layer, such as skin or exoskeleton, to allow for growth.

A protective casing that a caterpillar forms during the pupal stage of complete metamorphosis.

Instinct is an innate behavior that an organism is born with, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

Different characteristics can indicate genetic variation and adaptation to different environments.